23 Questions
What benefit do you receive if you elect to attend and complete a basic driver improvement course after a moving violation?
Insurance companies cannot impose an additional premium or refuse to renew your policy for motor vehicle insurance.
Under what circumstances can insurance companies impose additional premiums or refuse to renew a policy after a non-criminal traffic infraction?
For a second infraction within 36 months of the initial infraction.
What is the maximum number of times a person can elect to attend traffic school in their lifetime?
5 times
What must you do within 30 days of receiving a traffic citation if you want to attend traffic school?
Inform the Clerk of Court in the county where you received the citation that you want to go to traffic school.
When can points not be added to your driver license record?
If adjudication of guilt is withheld.
What should you check on the website before making an election to attend traffic school?
Your eligibility to attend traffic school.
What is the requirement for individuals who have never held a driver's license when applying for a driver's license in Florida?
Take a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course
Under what circumstances must a driver complete a Basic Driver Improvement Course in Florida?
Having two crashes with property damage greater than $500 within two years
Who can take the online Third Party Driver License Exam in Florida?
Drivers under 18 years old with parent/guardian certification
What is required for individuals under 21 who receive a notice of suspension for driving with a BAL of 0.02 to 0.05 in Florida?
Attend a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course
Which option is true regarding driver education courses in Florida?
Driver education courses can be substituted by some county school board courses
What is the consequence for drivers under 21 who do not complete the required Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course?
License suspension
When can individuals take the Class E knowledge examination in Florida?
With prior appointment for drivers under 18 years old
What must individuals do if they had two crashes within one year, causing over $500 in property damage?
Complete a Basic Driver Improvement Course
What must you do if your Florida driver license was suspended for points or as a habitual traffic offender?
Complete an advanced driver improvement course
In what situation may another state withhold adjudication for a moving violation if you hold a Florida driver license?
If you complete an advanced driver improvement course approved by FLHSMV
When might you be required to complete a licensed DUI program?
For conviction of driving under the influence or possession of a controlled substance
What can older adult drivers (65+) gain from specific driving courses mentioned in the text?
A reduction in auto insurance costs
Where should you pay an election fee if you received a citation and need to resolve it?
Clerk of Court in the county of citation
What is the consequence of refusing to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test when requested?
Revocation of your driving privileges
Why might taking an older driver course be beneficial beyond updating drivers on traffic laws?
To qualify for reduced auto insurance costs
What is one reason why you might need to complete an advanced driver improvement course?
For being involved in multiple at-fault accidents
What is one consequence of not completing a licensed DUI program when required?
Revocation of driving privileges
Study Notes
Driver Improvement Courses
- To reinstate driving privileges after a license suspension due to points, habitual traffic offender, or court order, complete an advanced driver improvement course.
- Complete an advanced driver improvement course to avoid adjudication for a moving violation in another state.
DUI Programs
- Complete a licensed DUI program if license is administratively suspended for: unlawful blood or breath alcohol level, refusal to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test, or conviction of driving under the influence or possession of a controlled substance.
Older Driver Courses
- Complete a driving course designed for older adults (65+) to update on traffic laws and adapt driving habits to accommodate aging.
- Some courses may qualify for a reduction in auto insurance costs.
Traffic Law Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) Course
- Complete a TLSAE course if you have never held a driver license in any state, country, or jurisdiction before applying for a driver license in Florida.
- Complete a TLSAE course if under 21 years old and receive a notice of suspension for driving with a BAL of .02 to .05 to reinstate driver license on a hardship basis.
Third Party Driver License Exams
- Take a Class E knowledge examination with a FLHSMV-approved provider, available online for students under 18 years old (with parent/guardian certification) or in-person with a private exam provider.
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) Course
- Complete a BDI course if involved in a crash and found at fault resulting in hospitalization or if involved in two crashes in a two-year period resulting in property damage greater than $500.
- Complete a BDI course to receive insurance discounts, at the discretion of the insurance company.
- Benefits of completing a BDI course include:
- Insurance companies cannot impose an additional premium or refuse to renew a policy for motor vehicle insurance solely due to a non-criminal traffic infraction, with exceptions.
- Points may not be added to driver license record if adjudication of guilt is withheld.
Learn about the Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course requirement in Florida for individuals who have not held a driver's license before. Find out how driver education courses from county school boards can substitute for this requirement.
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